Categories in Sendai
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sendai
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Apartments | 13,574 | — |
| Restaurants | 5,860 | 8 years |
| Corporate management | 4,127 | 8 years |
| Shopping | 3,669 | 22 years |
| Construction of buildings | 3,608 | 11 years |
| Real estate | 2,621 | 12 years |
| Hairdressers | 1,890 | 14 years |
| Public administration | 1,439 | — |
| All food and beverage | 1,401 | — |
| Public parks | 1,371 | 67 years |
| Health and medical | 1,369 | 19 years |
| Japanese restaurants | 1,350 | — |
| Beauty salons | 1,253 | 8 years |
Sendai Facts
| Area | 138.6 km² |
| Population | 611,956 |
| Male Population | 297,125 (48.6%) |
| Female Population | 314,831 (51.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +4.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -2.8% |
| Median Age | 41.1 years (Male: 39.9, Female: 42.3) |
| Area Codes | 22 |
| Neighborhoods | Aoba Ward, Aoba Ward, Kokubuncho, 2 Chome, Aoba Ward, Chuo, 1 Chome, Aoba Ward, Kokubuncho, 3 Chome, Aoba Ward, Ichibancho, 3 Chome |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Japan Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 38.26667, 140.86667 |
| Postal Codes | 980, 981, 983, 984, 987, More |
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Sendai Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 585,975 | 638,058 | 629,308 | 606,818 | 611,956 |
| Population Density | 4,229 / km² | 4,604.8 / km² | 4,541.7 / km² | 4,379.4 / km² | 4,416.5 / km² |
Sendai Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 3.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sendai | +3.6% | -4.9% | -3.6% |
| Miyagi Prefecture | +8.8% | +0% | -1.5% |
| Japan | +13.6% | +3.4% | +0.6% |
Sendai Median Age
Median Age: 41.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sendai | 41.1 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 39.9 yrs |
| Miyagi Prefecture | 44.8 yrs | 46.6 yrs | 43.1 yrs |
| Japan | 45.1 yrs | 46.9 yrs | 43.5 yrs |
Sendai Population Density
Population Density: 4,417 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sendai | 611,956 | 138.6 km² | 4,417 / km² |
| Miyagi Prefecture | 2.3 million | 7,283 km² | 314 / km² |
| Japan | 122.9 million | 373,410.9 km² | 329 / km² |
Sendai Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Sendai
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Sendai
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Sendai
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sendai
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Sendai CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sendai | 645,093 tn | 1.05 tn | 4,655.6 tons/km² |
| Miyagi Prefecture | 2,865,316 tn | 1.25 tn | 393.4 tons/km² |
| Japan | 541,995,101 tn | 4.41 tn | 1,451.5 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 645,093 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.05 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,655.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Cyclone | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20/19 | 3:56 AM | 4.4 | 38 km | 105,220 m | 2km NNW of Marumori, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 4/15/19 | 2:30 PM | 4.5 | 35.7 km | 101,610 m | 8km E of Yamagata-shi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 12/28/18 | 11:18 AM | 4.2 | 23.4 km | 85,800 m | 21km ENE of Yamagata-shi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 9/10/18 | 7:27 PM | 4.3 | 55.9 km | 65,420 m | 31km ESE of Marumori, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/18 | 6:09 PM | 4.5 | 37.5 km | 105,450 m | 0km S of Wakuya, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/16 | 6:14 AM | 4.7 | 53.1 km | 130,539 m | 7km NNW of Hobara, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 9/24/15 | 8:06 PM | 4.3 | 41.6 km | 123,870 m | 3km ESE of Tendo, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 7/16/14 | 11:16 PM | 4.3 | 37.2 km | 132,170 m | 8km ESE of Yamagata-shi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 12/18/12 | 10:25 AM | 4.4 | 48.5 km | 74,100 m | eastern Honshu, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/12 | 9:52 PM | 4.8 | 27.5 km | 106,200 m | eastern Honshu, Japan | usgs.gov |
Sendai
Sendai (仙台市, Sendai-shi) is the capital city of Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, and the largest city in the Tōhoku region, and the second largest city north of Tokyo. In 2010, the city had a population of one million, and was one of Japan's 20 designated c..
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